Panipat: In Panipat, Haryana, a businessman was duped of Rs 70 lakhs in the name of helping him make profits from the share market. The receptionist of the fraudulent company sent a WhatsApp message to the businessman. She claimed that her company is an expert in investing in the share market.
The businessman fell for the trap and showed interest in learning about the share market and investing. After this, the businessman was added to a group where he was lured with the promise of tripling his money in a few days.
On behalf of the company, the said receptionist made the businessman deposit Rs 70 lakhs in different accounts in 47 days in the name of investing in the share market. After this, when the businessman got suspicious, he asked for his money back. At this, the receptionist switched off her phone.
The victim has lodged an FIR in this regard at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Panipat. He has also given the details of all his transactions to the police. The police is investigating the case.